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Unsealed roads remain closed

27 Jul 2015
11:16 AM -

All
unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire remain closed to vehicles over 3 tonne,
except school buses, emergency vehicles and Council road plant, due to the
current wet conditions.

Please
note that concessions are possible, on application, for urgent transport activity
on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loadings. Contact Forbes
Shire Council’s Engineering and Technical Services Department on 6850 2874 to
discuss the requirements for a concession.

This
restriction will be reviewed at 10am on Wednesday, July 29.

Council
further advises that the Pinnacle Road (from Quirks/Drabsch Road to Wilcox
Lane) and Thurungle Road at Pinnacle Creek also remain closed due to water over
road.

Council
regrets the inconvenience caused however the safety of our community and the
preservation of the road asset is of prime importance.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.